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Give Now to Support Dialysis Patients Affected
by Disasters

The Disaster Relief Program is providing emergency grants to help dialysis patients affected by recent tornadoes and other disasters. Funds are used to replace medications, food and household items and pay for essentials, such as transportation to dialysis if they have been displaced.

Kidney Action Day Draws Thousands
in Philadelphia

On a sunny spring day in Philadelphia, thousands turned out for our first Kidney Action Day in the City of Brotherly Love. Watch a slideshow of the event.

Medicare Made Clear Blog Highlights Diabetes Self-Management Training Benefit

Because diabetes is the leading cause of kidney disease, learning to manage it is critical. AKF’s latest blog highlights Medicare’s coverage for diabetes self-management training.

Register for the Virtual Walk and Join the Fight Against Kidney Disease

Walk anywhere – on a treadmill, in your neighborhood, at a local park – and be part of the American Kidney Fund Virtual Walk. As a Virtual Walker, you set your own goals and your own pace, and you ask friends and family members to pledge to support you.

Advocate NeShell Monroe Featured on
WebMD Blog

NeShell Monroe writes about participating in Kidney Action Day on the Hill, meeting  with her Congressional offices to talk about the importance of early detection and prevention of kidney disease, and the impact of policy decisions on kidney patients.

Your Voice is Powerful: New Video Highlights Advocacy Network

AKF Advocates have a powerful voice in the fight against kidney disease. Our network of kidney patients, caregivers, family and friends work to increase awareness of kidney disease and help policymakers understand how their decisions affect people living with kidney disease.

New For Kids: CKD Guide

The American Kidney Fund's Superhero Guide to Battling Chronic Kidney Disease is here! This guide will help children learn to live well with CKD.

Meet Our Partners

AKF works with organizations nationwide to carry out our mission. Learn more about our partner organizations.

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